Only Sosa knows why he took to the Internet to answer some softball queries from a questioner not seen during the 10 1/2-minute “interview.” He was not pushing any products or trying to convince the viewers that he should have been elected to the Hall of Fame. But hey, he did get to control the content.

This might have been Sosa’s way of letting the Chicago Cubs know he is ready to return to the organization in some capacity after he walked out in 2004 before the final game had ended. Such a possibility became a topic at the Cubs Convention last weekend, a celebration of past and present Cubs to which Sosa was not invited.

Give him credit for timing, anyway. On a day with little happening in the baseball world, Sosa can count on getting his thoughts relayed on the MLB Network and other baseball media outlets.

He might have gotten even better play if he had said something of note. Among the highlights:

— He would be happy if the Cubs brought him back into the organization, but don’t expect him to take the first step. They have his phone number, Sosa said.

— He also would be happy if the Cubs decided to retire his No. 21. “Something I want to happen,” he said. “I’m surprised it doesn’t happen before.”

— He believes he should make the Hall of Fame and said his “time will come.” He added that he didn’t want to say anything more because he didn’t want to risk hurting his chances.

— Sosa says he has no plans to coach, has no opinion on Lance Armstrong and, at this time, has no plans to run for president of the Dominican Republic (hey, I didn’t ask the questions). Based on what he said, he’s more likely to pursue politics in his homeland than a coaching gig.

“You never know,” Sosa said about running for office. “If that moment comes, I will be ready.”

Judging by the lack of interest in his webcast, initially anyway, Sosa would have to do some serious campaigning to have a chance. A few hours after reaching YouTube, he had recorded only 134 views.